Why Join us

Make a Difference, Join QPS

At the Queensland Police Service (QPS), your career is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to make a meaningful difference. Whether you’re ensuring public safety, supporting community initiatives, or contributing behind the scenes, every role at QPS plays a vital part in creating a safer Queensland.

We pride ourselves on fostering a professional, inclusive, and dynamic environment where every team member can thrive. If you’re ready to take on challenges, grow in your career, and make a real difference, the QPS is the place for you.

For more information on our strategic and operational plans to deliver effective policing for Queensland, please visit Reports and Publications.

QPS values

We are a values-based organisation, and our values will help guide us on delivering the Queensland Police Service's objectives and priorities. Our values reflect the standards each of us must strive for in the QPS. At their core, they represent who we are and what we must do each day to help ensure we are a world-class policing and community safety organisation who deliver on Queensland community expectations.

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Integrity

We are honest, trustworthy and serve the community with the highest standards of professional conduct at all times.

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Respect

We hold each other to account and serve in the face of adversity.

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Courage

We treat everyone fairly and with dignity, embrace diversity, and consider and value all perspectives.

Staff Careers

Diverse Career Paths

Discover a fulfilling career in a role that suits your interests and skills. We offer a wide range of positions and we encourage you to find your place at QPS. 

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Make a Meaningful Impact

At the QPS, you'll have the opportunity to make a tangible difference to your community. Every day, you'll be working to serve and protect the people and communities of Queensland. Your work will have a direct impact on the lives of others, making a positive difference in your community and beyond.

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Inclusive Culture

At the QPS, we value diversity and inclusivity. We strive towards a supportive environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives. Join a team that is committed to building inclusive culture that embraces differences and celebrates individuality.

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Work Life fit

The QPS encourages employees to actively adjust their work and personal lives to fit together. We offer a variety of flexible working options to help our staff balance career opportunities and personal commitments. We recognise flexible working arrangements need to be balanced with our commitment to the safety and security of our community.

QPS Objectives
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Healthy and engaged workforce

Build an engaged and capable workforce with health, safety and wellbeing of our people a priority

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Engaged and trusted relationships

Provide better services through connected and trusted relationships.

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Community safety

Deliver effective and responsive policing and community safety services, ensuring our communities are safe and feel safe.

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Effective and efficient service delivery

Deliver transformational reform, informed by insights, to innovate and strengthen our capability to deliver community safety services.


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